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The Warriors youngster touted to be the next Benji

Mitch Barnett believes Leka Halasima (pic) can have a big an impact as Benji Marshall in the NRL. (Brett Phibbs/AAP PHOTOS)

Leka Halasima has the potential to make as big an impact on the NRL as superstars Benji Marshall and Kalyn Ponga, says injured Warriors captain Mitch Barnett.

Still only 19, rookie forward Halasima has emerged as a genuine game-breaker playing every match of the Warriors' 2025 season ahead of the elimination final against Penrith.

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